Diablo 3 console build up and running, but the team is focused on "next big Diablo thing"

It's been a while since we've gotten an update on how that console port of Diablo III might be coming along, but Polygon checked in with Blizzard over the weekend and got a choice quote. Apparently the project is still being tested out, though the company does have a version running on consoles. It's going to take a bit of work before any sort of announcement though. Especially considering the team is hard at work at what's likely Diablo III's first major expansion.

"We're still kind of exploring it. We've got builds up and running on it. We're hoping to get it far enough along where we can make it an official project, but we're not quite ready to release stuff about it, but it's looking pretty cool."

While a console port of Diablo III would be outstanding, the team at Blizzard is still focused on producing content. Considering Blizzard's love of expansions, and how much free content they've already put out, I figure the team's working hard to get something out for next summer. Seeing as May 15 was Diablo III's original release date, the one year anniversary would probably be perfect for an expansion.

Jay Wilson, lead designer of Diablo III, commented on the team's current labors:

"The whole team is essentially working on the next big Diablo thing. A lot of that stuff will show up next year at some point."

Look forward to more news on the Diablo III front soon, as it sounds like Blizzard is hard at work on both a console port and tons of new content. Maybe this is what Project Blackstone is?

re: Diablo 3 console build up and running, but the team is focused on "next big Diablo thing"

Tenklis the game isn't as bad as you make it out to be. I'd be pretty happy to see it on consoles, even if I don't own any consoles myself. It just means more people will be able to explore Sanctuary and its awesomeness.

Whatever works for you sports fan. I thoroughly enjoy playing this game, it's not a horrible game. I wouldn't spend my time playing this game if I thought it was a horrible game. I love doing Act III pub games with just doing keep depth clears. It helps me find people to do mp runs for keys with. Granted, this game was not very good at all until 1.0.4 and didn't truly feel like a Diablo game to me until 1.0.5.

Anyways, this next big thing is probably a much delayed addition of at least PvP. It's definitely disappointing that we haven't seen it seven months since its release and there's not even any developer news like even a blog out on it yet.

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re: Diablo 3 console build up and running, but the team is focused on "next big Diablo thing"

Its not a bad game no, but it is sloppy work for classic Blizzard standards and nowhere near the sequel Diablo 2 deserved. Its gimmicky and lacks any real character. The gameplay is centered around constant grinding and purchasing/selling off the auction house which completely eliminated a sense of online community and boring money-grabbing endgame with little to no human contact. I wanted D3 with style and love instead I got real money gimmicks and linear WoW that doesn't support 8 characters.

Don't even get me started on the story and level design. (forgetable characters, cutscenes being shoved down your throat every second,Deckard Cain destroyed by some nobody,etc)

Edit: Still no PVP? Pretty embarrassing stuff. I hope companys learn that you can't get away with this stuff anymore.